# Prince Charles Wants To Ban The Big Mac By Trendopoly | Published 2007-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prince-charles-wants-to-ban-the-big-mac References: [disinfo](http://www.disinfo.com/site/displayarticle18745.html) & [thisislondon](http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23387071-details/Charles:+Ban+the+Big+Mac/article.do) Prince Charles, known to be an advocate of healthy living and public health awareness, spoke out against [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netzero-restaurant) fast food suggesting that a ban was key to ensuring the long-term health of the nation. Prince Charles asked nutritionist Nadine Tayara of the [Imperial College London Diabetes Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myheritage-ancient-origins), "Have you got anywhere with McDonald's, have you tried getting it banned? That's the key." **Implications** - Politicians and royalty from around the world are increasingly speaking out against fast food to incentivize citizens to lead healthier lives; here, Prince Charles has denounced fast-food giant McDonald's. Companies can take advantage of this renewed focus on health by creating products that augment users' overall wellness and fitness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Health-conscious Advocacy:** Prince Charles denounces fast-food giant McDonald's, highlighting the growing trend of advocates speaking out against unhealthy food choices. - **Renewed Focus on Long-term Health:** The call for a ban on McDonald's by Prince Charles reflects a broader shift towards prioritizing public health and wellness. - **Opportunity for Wellness Products:** Companies can tap into the demand for healthier options by creating products that promote overall wellness and fitness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The fast-food industry may face disruption as advocates push for healthier food choices. - **Health and Fitness:** The wellness industry has an opportunity to create innovative products that enhance users' well-being. - **Public Health and Awareness:** There is a growing demand for initiatives that promote healthier lifestyles and raise awareness about the impact of fast food on public health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meal-box.md) - [Net-Zero Carbon Fast-Food Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netzero-restaurant.md) - [Festive British Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-food-range.md) - [Fast Food Chanting Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mac-chant.md) - [Pristine Fast Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-flavour-no-mess.md) - [Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-charlies.md) - [Celebratory QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-new-burgers.md) - [Fast Food Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-food-exercise-bikes.md) - [Artist-Curated QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stormzy-meal.md)